US Laptops

smudge · 22-08-2007, 10:41 PM

Are there any problems using a laptop purchased in the USA in the UK?
Are there any problems re power/voltage?
Ebay.com (US Ebay) have Dell Vostro laptops on offer cheaper than in the UK.
I was about to order the Vostro 17 from Dell but I missed the free delivery offer by 1 day! £60 seems a rip off for a delivery charge and there is no provision for picking the PC up yourself.
Any advice would be welcome.
Thanks.

Paul · 22-08-2007, 11:28 PM

Hi Smudge,

As far as I know the power supplies that come with Dell laptops are multi-voltage. I took my Inspiron laptop to the US and it worked with no problems. All you would need is a plug converter for US to UK style wall plugs.

Is there a big price difference between Ebay.com and Dell UK? Is there a warranty that comes with the Vostro from Ebay?

22-08-2007, 10:41 PM	#1
smudge Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	US Laptops Are there any problems using a laptop purchased in the USA in the UK? Are there any problems re power/voltage? Ebay.com (US Ebay) have Dell Vostro laptops on offer cheaper than in the UK. I was about to order the Vostro 17 from Dell but I missed the free delivery offer by 1 day! £60 seems a rip off for a delivery charge and there is no provision for picking the PC up yourself. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks.

22-08-2007, 11:28 PM	#2
Paul Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 385 Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	Re: US Laptops Hi Smudge, As far as I know the power supplies that come with Dell laptops are multi-voltage. I took my Inspiron laptop to the US and it worked with no problems. All you would need is a plug converter for US to UK style wall plugs. Is there a big price difference between Ebay.com and Dell UK? Is there a warranty that comes with the Vostro from Ebay?

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